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The Abbey with Alan Bennett

1995

Seasons & Episodes

  • 1

EP1 The Royal Peculiar Dec 25, 1995

Alan Bennett goes behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey, watching the comings and goings in 'the Queen's parish church'.

EP2 Whom Would You Like to Be Seen Dead With? Dec 26, 1995

Alan Bennett goes high up into the north transept of Westminster Abbey, wanders along a hidden passage that goes around the whole building, sits in on a meeting of the Dean and Chapter, and visits the tombs.

EP3 A Mirror of England Dec 27, 1995

Alan Bennett watches the main daily service of Evensong and reflects on his boyhood religion.
5.5| 0h30m| en
Synopsis

In this captivating and insightful documentary, Alan Bennett takes on the role of a guide to Westminster Abbey. He unveils a side of history that is lesser-known yet intriguing, and is granted entry into the unseen corners and secret chambers that remain hidden from the eyes of tourists.

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Comwayon A Disappointing Continuation
AshUnow This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
Aneesa Wardle The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.
Roxie The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;